Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Hospitalist Services (Per Diem)

Job Details

This is a per diem position, with varying shifts available. Must be available a minimum of 16 hours per month, with options to work upwards of 1 shift per week.

Education, License, Certification Required

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program
• Current licensure to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or Certification to practice as Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner
• A minimum of 2 to 4 years of acute care inpatient experience is required, preferably in the management of complex medical patients.
• Current DEA license
• Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certification

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists Orthopedic Surgeons in surgery:
• Knowledge of and adherence to all policies and procedures of the NEBH Operating Room.
• Participates in those surgeries assigned by the Orthopedic Service physicians, the chief PA and the Chief Resident.
• Rounds on Orthopedic patients.
• Performs Histories and Physicals, as needed.
• Initiates appropriate laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, and writes prescriptions within parameters of license.
• Makes accurate identification of problems/diagnoses based on correct interpretation of findings.
• Communicates with primary physician the plan of care being initiated or discontinued.
• Assists patients in meeting health needs by identifying existing or potential problems, exploring available alternatives and providing support to the patient to make an informed decision regarding health care.
• Acts as a liaison between Medical Staff and patients, and between Medical Staff and other allied health professionals.
• Maintains current, accurate, medical record documentation including discharge summary page 1’s.
• Participates in the Physician Assistant and orthopedic department Improvement initiatives, Education and Research Programs.
• Assists with the development/expansion of protocols, clinical pathways and physician orders.
• Works closely with Case Manager in identifying individual patient variances from established protocols throughout the course of care.
• Evaluates on a daily basis the effectiveness of the pain plan in meeting the patient’s needs with the pain management team.
• Responds to calls for orthopedic consultation from all areas, including nursing units, the Ambulatory Care, PACU and Bond Center.
• Education/Research:
• Participates in the training and education of Physician Assistants and medical students.
• Attends grand rounds in Orthopedics weekly.
• Assists attending physicians with research and presentations as time allows.
• Attends daily morning lectures in orthopedics as time permits.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team for the development of educational materials for patients and allied health professionals.
• Assists in the development of continuing education conferences for health professionals.
• Plans time away from work appropriately:
• Arrives and leaves at appropriate times based on OR schedule and patient load on floors.
• Uses unplanned earned time appropriately (Based on full time hours. Standards are pro-rated for part-time employees based on agreed hours).
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Participates in annual safety review.

Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner License, license and certified in the Commonwealth of MA
• Basic Life Support certification required preferred by AHA/RC
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification required preferred by AHA/RC

Education

• Master’s Degree required
• Graduate of an accredited PA program or masters prepared in an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program

Minimum Experience

• 1-3 years of experience

Other Requirements

• Consistently promote a culture of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity as outlined in the organization's WE CARE values.

Pay Range

$64.19 – $87.29